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Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program

Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) will award Community Empowerment grants to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc chapters in one of the following areas: Civic Engagement; Educational Development; Financial Literacy for Youth; Health and Wellness; or International Awareness.

             Annual Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program 

                                          Grant Application Overview 

A program can be conducted by a Delta chapter or a program sponsored in partnership with a community-based organization that has a similar mission and goals as those of DREF or the Sorority; the community-based organization partner must have a 501 (c) (3) non-profit status. 

 

Rules and Instructions: 

 

  • Program grant awards are subject to availability and will be based on the rating score received 
  • Chapters are permitted to submit only one grant application
  • Proposals must address issues affecting African American Women and their families with a focus on Civic Engagement, Educational Development, Financial Literacy for Youth, Health and Wellness or International Awareness. 
  • Program must clearly delineate how the target population will be empowered to move beyond their current situation
  • Submit application by the deadline date: March 31, 2023 
  • Submit applications to cem@deltafoundation.net
  • Grant awards will be made to chapters in July 2023.

 

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 2021-2022 Community Empowerment Grant Awardees

(Programs focusing on Education, Health, and Financial Literacy)

 

Fairfax County (VA) Alumnae

Franklin Tri-County (VA) Alumnae

Gwinnett County (GA) Alumnae

Knoxville (TN) Alumnae

Las Vegas (NV) Alumnae

Nashville Metropolitan (TN) Alumnae

Quaker City (PA) Alumnae

Stone Mountain-Lithonia (GA) Alumnae

Tempe (AZ) Alumnae

 

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